Stephen Curry was ruled out for the Warriors' playoff game Monday against the Houston Rockets because of lingering effects of the ankle injury he suffered in the series opener.
Rod Thorn said the heat that resulted from a loss of air conditioning -- and precipitated LeBron James' leg cramps and eventual exit in the fourth quarter -- shouldn't be an excuse for either team.
The Indiana Pacers will have backup wing Evan Turner available for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals after he missed the series opener with strep throat.
Atlanta's spread offense is forcing the Pacers to scramble.
